The federal government is giving away free N95 masks. Here’s what you need to know.
N95 masks give the best protection against COVID-19 because they are better at filtering small particles and generally fit tighter to the face than cloth or surgical masks.
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Maine’s ‘pinball palace’ is one of the last places fixing the oldest machines
Paul Hodges has shipped his restored machines to buyers from all over the world, as far away as California and even Australia.
Watch the rare Steller’s sea eagle visiting Maine chow down on a duck
The Steller’s sea eagle has evaded many Maine birders for weeks, but Steven Ditzler was able to get a video of the bird chowing down on a stolen meal.
Old Town schools will pay substitute teachers at one of the area’s highest rates
The Regional School Unit 34 school board voted Wednesday to increase the daily pay for substitute teachers to $105 from $90.
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How a mentor can benefit your career this year
If you’re in a field with particularly high burnout, consulting people who know how to manage work-related stress may help save your sanity.
Cryptocurrency isn’t just for tech bros anymore
Cryptocurrency is all but inevitable in modern society, according to one financial adviser.
The history of Thanksgiving in Maine
Whatever the truth about where America first broke bread and gave thanks, Thanksgiving remains a placid holiday filled with food, football and parades.
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